S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), established in 1981, is a private management institute located in Mumbai. SPJIMR is approved by AICTE. Further, the institute is accredited by AACSB. It has been ranked 1st in India and 35th Globally by FT Masters in Management Rankings 2024. TOI has ranked SPJIMR Mumbai 2nd for MBA in 2025.
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TogglePGDM is the full-time flagship program of SPJIMR Mumbai, which is also offered in online mode. Other full-time postgraduate courses includes PGDM (BM), PGPM, GMP. Executive programs such as PGEMP, PGPGM, PGPDM, and PGPMBM are available in part-time mode. At the doctoral level, the institute offers the Fellow Programme in Management (FPM). Additionally, SPJIMR provides entrepreneurship-focused courses like the Global Certificate Programme in Entrepreneurship (GCPE) and the Ladies in Family Enterprise (LiFE) program. SPJIMR Fee for PGDM and PGDM (BM) is INR 22.5 Lakhs for the entire program which includes basic hostel accommodations.
SPJIMR Admission is based on management entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT, GRE, CMAT, ATMA, and NMAT. Shortlisted candidates have to appear for a Personal Interview round (or two rounds if required). Admission to few of the executive and entrepreneurship courses are based on the evaluation of personal profile and interview. For FPM admissions, the university conducts SPJIMR Research Aptitude Test (SPJ-RAT). The round 1 CAT cutoff for PGDM and Executive programs was 85 percentile under the general category in 2024.
The important highlights of SP Jain Institute of Management & Research are mentioned below:
Name of Institute | S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) |
Established | Institute Type | 1981 | Private Institute |
Location | Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Campus Area | 45 Acres |
Approvals & Recognitions | AICTE |
Accreditation | AACSB, AMBA, EFMD |
Ranking | TOI Ranking 2025: 2 for MBA IIRF Ranking 2025: 1 for MBA India Today Ranking 2024: 7 for Executive MBA |
Flagship Course | PGDM |
Application Mode | Online |
Admission Criteria | Entrance-Based |
Entrance Exams | CAT, GMAT, GRE, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, NMAT |
Highest Package | PGDM: INR 81 LPA PGDM (BM): INR 89 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Deloitte, PwC, HUL, Mondelez, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, American Express, Microsoft, Aditya Birla Group, Maersk, Qualcomm, Apple, Google, Aequitas, DBS, Optum, Kenvue |
Facilities Offered | Hostel, Library, Labs, Auditorium, Recreation centre, Cafeteria, Sports, Design Thinking Lab, etc. |
Official Website | spjimr.org |
SPJIMR starts their application process for PGDM / PGDM (BM) in mid September and ends in November. The admissions for 2025 are closed and the classes will commence on September 6, 2025. Phase-3 Admissions for PGPM will start on August 1, 2025 and applications will close on September 15, 2025.
SPJIMR Admission schedule for 2025-26 session are provided in the table below:
Events | Dates |
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PGPM Phase III Admission 2025-26 | |
Applying Online on SPJIMR Mumbai Portal | August 1 to September 15, 2025 |
Shortlist and Interview Dates | September and October 2025 |
Admission Offers | Mid-October 2025 onwards |
Final Offers (for all three phases) | Mid-October 2025 onwards |
Last Date to Submit Score | September 30, 2025 |
Batch Commencement Date | December 1, 2025 |
GMP Phase II Admission 2025-26 | |
Last Date to Apply Online | September 15, 2025 |
Programme Start Date | January 2026 (Tentative) |
PGDM/ PGDM (BM) Admission 2025-26 | |
Applying Online on the SPJIMR Portal | September 15 to November 22, 2025 (Tentative) |
Programme Start Date | June 2026 (Tentative) |
PGPDM Program Start Date | August 2025 (Tentative) |
PGPGM Program Start Date | September 6, 2025 |
FPM Admission 2025-26 | |
Application Process Timeline | November 26 to February 25, 2026 (Tentative) |
Selection Process | March to April 2026 (Tentative) |
Program Commencement | June 2026 (Tentative) |
LiFE Program Commencement | September 8, 2025 |
GCPE Program Commencement | December 13, 2025 |
SPJIMR Mumbai accepts admission through entrance exams such as CAT, GMAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, NMAT, GRE, etc. The examination schedule for MAT, CAT, XAT, and NMAT are provided in the table below:
Event | Date |
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MAT Registration Deadline (September Session) | September 15, 2025 (PBT) September 22, 2025 (CBT) |
MAT Examination (September Session) | September 21, 2025 (PBT) September 28, 2025 (CBT) |
CAT Registration | August 1 to September 13, 2025 (Tentative) |
CAT Examination | November 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
XAT Registration Deadline | December 5, 2025 (Tentative) |
XAT Examination | January 4, 2026 (Tentative) |
NMAT Registrations | August 1 to October 10, 2025 |
Scheduling for NMAT Exam | August 1 to October 14, 2025 |
NMAT Examinations | November 5 to December 19, 2025 |
SPJIMR offers multiple courses in the management stream at postgraduate, executive, and doctoral levels. In addition, the institute provides various entreprenuership courses and an online PGDM program. PG courses are residential programs offered in full-time mode. Executive courses are available in part-time mode. Meanwhile, FPM is a fully-funded residential program of SPJIMR Mumbai. Here are the highlights of SPJIMR Courses & Fees:
Course Name | Total Fees (2025-26) | Course Duration |
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PGDM / PGDM (BM) | INR 22.5 Lakhs | 2 Years |
PGPM | INR 21 Lakhs | 18 Months |
GMP | INR 8.7 Lakhs | 12-24 Months |
PGPFMB | INR 18.98 Lakhs | 15 Months |
PGDM (Online) | INR 10 Lakhs | 2 Years |
PGEMP | INR 9.95 Lakhs | 18 Months |
PGPGM | INR 9.5 Lakhs | 2 Years |
PGPDM | INR 1.5 Lakhs – INR 3 Lakhs | 12 Months |
PGPMBM | INR 4.69 Lakhs | 13 Months |
FPM | INR 40,000 – 45,000 per month stipend | 4 to 5 Years |
GCPE | INR 25,000 | 12 Months |
LiFE | INR 75,000 | 6 Months |
SPJIMR grants admission to management courses on the basis of scores obtained in examinations including CAT, GMAT, XAT, MAT, NMAT, CMAT, GRE, and ATMA. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree are eligible to apply. In addition, few courses require a mandatory work experience in a full-time setup. The final selection for SPJIMR Admission will be based on a valid entrance exam score, academic profile, work experience, and personal interview rounds.
The eligibility and selection criteria for the major courses are mentioned in the table below:
Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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PGDM / PGDM (BM) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks or Students in their Final Year of Graduation | CAT / GMAT Scores + Academic Record + Work Experience + Profile (Versatility and Achievements) + 2 Interview Rounds |
PGPM | Bachelor’s Degree with 3 Years of Work Experience | |
GMP | Bachelor’s Degree with 55% Marks | CAT / GRE / GMAT / XAT / NMAT Scores + Academic Record + Work Experience + Profile + Interview + Letter of Recommendation + Statement of Purpose + Video Essays |
PGPFMB | Bachelor’s Degree with 3 Years of Work Experience in Family Business | Online Aptitude Test + Interview + Assessment |
PGDM (Online) | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks + 3 Years of Work Experience | Profile + Online Interview |
PGEMP | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks + 5 Years of Work Experience | Executive Assessment / Test of Reasoning + Group Discussion + Personal Interview |
PGPGM | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks + 4 Years of Work Experience | CAT / MAT / GMAT / ATMA / CMAT / XAT Scores + Academic Record + Case Analysis + Work Experience + Interview |
PGPDM | Bachelor’s Degree with 3 Years of Work Experience | Profile + Personal Interview (Online) |
PGPMBM | Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Marks | CAT / XAT / GMAT / GRE / NMAT (Not Mandatory) + Profile + Personal Interview |
FPM | Master’s Degree or Integrated First Class Master’s Degree or CA, ICWA or CS with 60% Marks | CAT / GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC-JRF / SPJ-RAT Scores + Research Proposal + Academic Record + Work Experience + Profile + Personal Interview |
GCPE | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline | Merit-Based (Based on Online Application) |
LiFE | Women Involved in their Family Business | Based on Online Application + Interaction (If Required) |
Candidates seeking admission to SPJIMR Mumbai have apply online on the official website @spjimr.org. Shortlisted candidates will be called for group discussions or personal interview. Finally, applicants need to submit their entrance scores. The application fee is INR 2,000. Details for admission schedule and other admission events will be available on the official website.